tax manager

SINOGY POWER ENGINEERING PTY LTD; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

SINOGY POWER ENGINEERING PTY LTD is seeking an experienced tax professional to lead compliance, planning, and reporting across corporate and indirect taxes. The role emphasizes timely submissions and robust tax risk management.

The ideal candidate has 5–10+ years in tax, with SA qualifications (CA(SA)/CTA/SAIPA) and SARS Practitioner status, and a track record in public or corporate tax environments.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting/Taxation (e.g., BCom in Accounting/Taxation).
• Postgraduate qualifications in Accounting/Taxation (Honours, HDip Tax, Advanced Certificate in Tax, or Master’s in Taxation).
• Certifications: CA(SA), SAIPA, or CTA preferred or required; SARS Tax Practitioner status via eFiling.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and submit corporate income tax, VAT, PAYE, and provisional tax returns.
• Manage SARS audits, disputes and objections, and tax opinions.
• Oversee IRP6, VAT, PAYE compliance and multi-jurisdictional tax strategies.

Skills

Tax compliance

SARS audits

Tax planning

Regulatory knowledge

Education

BCom Accounting/Tax

Honours in Accounting/Taxation

HDip Tax

Advanced Certificate in Tax

Master’s in Taxation

Job description

Core responsibilities

Tax Compliance & Filings: Prepare, review, and submit accurate tax returns—including corporate income tax, Value-Added Tax (VAT), Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE), and provisional taxes—before statutory deadlines. Tax Planning & Str...

Education Requirements

• Undergraduate Degree: A 3-year Bachelor's degree (such as a BCom in Accounting, Finance, or Taxation).
• Postgraduate Qualifications: An Honours degree in Accounting/Taxation, a Higher Diploma in Tax (HDip Tax), an Advanced Certificate in Tax, or a Master’s in Taxation.

Professional Certifications & Registrations

• Designations: A CA(SA) (Chartered Accountant South Africa), SAIPA Professional Tax Practitioner status, or Chartered Tax Advisor (CTA) credential.
• SARS Registration: Must be registered—or eligible to register immediately—as a SARS Tax Practitioner via eFiling.

Experience

• Duration: Generally 5 to 10+ years of progressive tax accounting experience.
• Background: Experience in a public accounting firm (such as the Big Four) or managing in-house corporate tax, compliance, and multi-jurisdictional tax strategies.
• Core Duties Experience: Proficiency in handling SARS audits, dispute resolutions/objections, corporate and provisional tax returns (e.g., IRP6), VAT, PAYE, and tax opinions.